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Does This Mean World War III?

As we should all know, President Trump recently launched an airstrike that killed Iranian General Solemani. This caused a huge uproar in Iran, and many think this could be the cause and beginning of “World War III”.

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Mourning a Legend and Role Model

On Sunday, January 26, former NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, and seven other passengers lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. They were headed to a basketball game where Gianna’s team was going to play.

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Four Wins For Woodridge’s Debate Team

Have you ever heard of or been a part of a debate team? Debate teams are made up of students who are given a topic, choose a side and then argue respectfully about their side against another team. The team that best argues for their side, wins.

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Why Are Golden Goose Sneakers So Popular?

Would you purchase a pair of $600 shoes? If so, you would want them to be clean, right? When I think about a pair of brand new shoes, I imagine putting them on, lacing them up, strutting up to the mirror, and constantly keeping my eyes on the lookout for any bystanders who might step on my clean, new shoes. 

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Tik-Tok Isn’t All Fun and Games!

Most people have used or heard of the video-sharing app TikTok, which is very popular amongst children. It is derived from the app Musical.ly, an app that was first released in August 2014. The original app was mainly used for dancing and lip-syncing. However, after it’s transition into TikTok in 2018, a lot of the app’s content changed.

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A Fall from Grace: Pros and Cons

Did you enjoy the movie, A Fall from Grace? I have heard very different opinions on the movie. Some loved it while others hated it. After watching the movie, I will be talking about the pros and cons of A Fall from Grace. Warning: this article contains spoilers. 

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TikTok VS Musical.ly

Which is better, TikTok or Musical.ly? As a young child, I have used both. Musical.ly was the original app everyone had, and the more likes you got for your videos the cooler you were. There were lots of popular musers on the app, like Jacob Sartorius, Loren Beech and Liza Koshy.

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Toys R Back?

Did you ever go to Toys R Us as a kid, or even as a teen or an adult? Well, I did. Toys R Us was one of the largest toy stores in the US since it first opened in 1957, but in 2018 it closed, breaking the hearts of many young kids, teens, and adults. Even though Toys R Us closed two years ago, the word is spreading about it coming back. 

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Are Break Packets Really Needed?

Have you ever had a break packet? During long or short breaks from school, most students receive them. On average these packets for a week off of school are about 4 pages per each core subject. According to the Los Angeles Times, each packet takes about 60 to 90 minutes to complete, and only about 75% of children complete them.

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Mikva Soapbox Challenge: Letting Kids Speak Up!

When you were a child, did you ever feel like nobody listened to you? Did you feel that your voice was muted? Well, a nationwide competition called Mikva Soapbox Challenge is finally stressing the importance of letting kids speak up. And luckily for the competition, it had a surplus of participants in the DMV area!

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How Much Is Art Really Worth?

Do you like art? Well, I think art is really interesting. Most art pieces tell a story about the artist or tell us about something that is going on in the world. Art Basel is a privately owned and managed art fair where artists sell their best pieces.

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Vaping... What Are The Real Dangers?

What is vaping and why has it been in the news lately? According to the Washington Post, more than 1,000 people have fallen ill due to vaping.The youngest patient that the Federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported suffering with symptoms was 13 years old.

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Are Dragons Priceless or Pricey?

Let’s take a trip to Komodo Island—do you have $1,000? You might be saying no because that’s a lot to pay for one trip, but this price is for a membership to go to the island multiple times and it’s good for one year.

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Woodridge Has First Safety Patrol Induction

On Wednesday, November 25, Friendship Woodridge International had its first Safety Patrol Induction thanks to Officer Lake. At the induction, students learned the role of an officer. We learned the history of Safety Patrol. Finally, new members said a pledge. Then they were officially inducted to Safety Patrol, with the duty of protecting classmates.

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Why Wait And Let New Years Seal Your Fate?

I’ll read every night! I’ll hit the gym four times a week! I’ll travel to a new country! Well, sorry to break it to you, but unless you’re really strong, that’s probably not gonna happen.  According to studies people give up on their New Year's resolutions by about January 12th.

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